A1: Our goal is to make Cambodia a country of vital interests to the US where both countries would mutually benefit economically. We are following the same footstep of countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, The Philippines, Thailand, Japan, and Israel, whose stories of success are undeniably based on their strategic alliance with the US. Our efforts in pushing legislations to advance the relationship between Cambodia and the US are also in alignment with the U.S. economic engagement policies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Q2: How does CAA plan to achieve the goal of making Cambodia a vital interest to the U.S.?

A2: We have to work on both sides of the hemisphere.

On the Cambodian side, we will work to educate people inside and outside of the government system to ensure the problems in Cambodia is also a problem for the US.

From the U.S., CAA will work with private corporations and the US government to ensure Cambodia can offer business opportunities and strategic partner with Major Corporation. Details of what needs to be done, will be the tasks of CAA members. One of the tasks that CAA has envisioned at this point is to help US political candidates who share our vision, regardless of their political party, to become elected to do their jobs.

Q3: Will CAA eventually become a lobby group whose clients are either Cambodia, or US government and corporations?

A3: CAA is a non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(4) for promoting the social welfare of this country by forming a strategic alliance with the US. We will work closely with the US government and the Cambodian government to advance relationship between the two countries. As part of the process, we will engage in some US political and lobbying activities, but they are not the primary focus of our organization.

Q4. What strategic plan does CAA have in mind in pursuing Alliance with the US and how will this benefit both countries?

A4: It is by doing something that we have never done before—not by simply asking other countries to help us, but by forming a strategic alliance with the United States that values freedom, democracy, and human rights. “Strategic alliance” means that both sides benefit from the relationship. Before we ask others for helps, we must do our best to help ourselves. And when it’s time to ask others for help, we need to turn around and give something in return. It’s a process that requires a new mindset and a culture change within all level of our societies. The details of what exactly need to be done will be the tasks of CAA members.

Q5: What is the mission(s) of Cambodia-America Alliance?

A5: Cambodia-America Alliance is a coalition of US citizens and members of the Cambodian community around the world from different backgrounds and political viewpoints, pledge to reset our priorities by launching the Cambodia-America Alliance to actively voice our concerns on issues regarding democracy, human rights, and economic freedom and opportunities in Cambodia. We will continue to seek the supports of US lawmakers and the Executive Branch and push legislations that would strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Cambodia for the social and economic benefits of both countries. Ultimately, we want to see Cambodia becoming a strong and trusted US ally that will bring freedom, stability, and economic opportunities for both countries.

Q6: What type of organization is Cambodia-America Alliance?

A6: Cambodia America Alliance, is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization (NGO), primarily focuses on education and advocacy on the important and fundamental of social reform for the people of Cambodia through cultural exchange, educational, partnerships and economic cooperation.

Q7: How is Cambodia-America Alliance financed?

A7: CAA relies on our fundraising activities and on the supports from the general public— individuals, other foundations, and corporations—for our income.

Q8: What mechanism does CAA organization have to address transparency and accountability of donors’ contribution?

A8: CAA organization takes transparency and accountability in donor’s contribution in a diligent manner. Our organization does not tolerate corruption that will tarnish our reputation. Through Check and balance monitoring process and make available all financial information to all members of the organization at all times.

Q9: How does CAA organization achieve its vision if the Cambodian government is aligned itself with communist Vietnam and China?

A9: According to diplomatic means and democratic principles, CAA organization will use education to empower the citizens of Cambodia according to appropriate procedures, in order to conduct democratic ideologies for improving the conditions that affects their daily lives.

Q10: How does CAA organization have immediate impacts on helping Cambodia?

A10: CAA organization highly values learning and education as the main platform of our structural goal to achieve success. In order to have an immediate impact on helping Cambodia, our team must focus and understand the fundamental challenges and constraints our community face here in the U.S. before we can advance to another step. The fundamental concern that our community lack could be associated with financial, education, political, and social necessity. Therefore, CAA organization seeks individuals who can make a difference in our community and give back to others. Our organization board members are dedicated to their professions and are willing to engage with other communities to improve our structural platform. Our team leaders have a diverse combination of skills and efficient experience in order to provide necessary procedures to ensure that our community can be successful. By improving our ways of thinking and accepting changes in our culture, we can effectively construct a substantial integrated community as a role model for Cambodia base on democratic principles.

American Alliance is a great thing because in this way the people can feel great and we can make our life very good. All the people should know about these types of great things. All the people can make very good things in their life.